Delaware Valley Kayakers

Andrew (Furf) Furphy http://photos1.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/6/e/0/1/member_17788161.jpeg http://www.meetup.com/thedvk/members/11779554/
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Delaware Valley Kayakers http://www.meetup.com/thedvk/ http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/f/1/4/global_10743860.jpeg 20090701

Westville, NJ 08093

Location:

Matawan, NJUSA 07747
Hometown: Aberdeen

Member since:

November 5, 2010

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Introduction

a nyc construction worker, avid inventor and builder if you can think of it, i can probably build it

What types of water do you like to paddle? (flatwater, rivers, open water, whitewater, etc)

most often raritan bay and the channels and rivers of sandy hook

What skill level are you? (beginner, intermediate, advanced)

intermediate

Do you own your own boat(s), and if so what types?

I own 6 kayaks: 13'6" hobie revolution. 12'6" hobie outback. 17' hobie Tandem Oasis 11" loon, 12' Loon ans a 14' tsunami. I also have built my own kayak trailer and can carry up to 7 kayaks. So i do Shuttle service. I carry enough safety gear and equipment to cover 5 kayaks at once.

When are you normally free to paddle?

usually im paddling/peddling every weekend

Link

mysterymutt dog toys and treats

Additional Information

"im a very creative and resourceful individual. if you have an idea or a problem with or about kayaks please feel free to ask me. i make a great sounding board for ideas. i also can plastic weld kayaks."

What Andrew (Furf) Furphy is saying about this Meetup Group

probably the most organized kayak group on the east coast!

Sue T Delaware Valley Kayakers

Thanks for posting the cool pics!

May 26, 2013 8:30 PM
Carolyn S

Thanks Andrew for your offer to help me with getting all my equipment configured ~ really appreciate it and definetly will take you up on it!
Carolyn

Feb 02, 2013 12:18 PM
Lorraine Zales

Thanks Andrew!

I will consult with you when I buy one, in a hotel until I move into my new place, Shadow my lab is 82 lbs. right now. I saw a new kayak in Bark magazine which is packed until I close this week, when I find the magazine I will run the kayak by you. It has a special raised seat for dogs in the front. Think it was ~800 - $1K price wise.

Until I buy one I definitely am excited that there are spares and rentals and that you teach the kayaking with dogs! :-)

Dec 10, 2012 8:41 AM
Linda Gruntaner Garden State Kayakers

Cool sail on your kayak : )

Sep 23, 2012 11:40 AM
Adam

Thanks for the welcome, Andrew!
The kayak is not quiet ready yet.. Still have to shave 6" of off it to meet the 12-14 feet limit ;)

By the way, how does the "required" shuttle part work? we meet at 9:30 at Two Bridges (I assume with the kayak) and then what?

Aug 11, 2012 9:11 PM
Cathi B

Welcome to Monmouth rocks Andrew. I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Jul 22, 2012 6:46 PM
Anita Berson Delaware Valley Kayakers

Hi Andrew - Thanks for the pictures of our wonderful day on the Oswego, starting under the waterfall. And thanks for tying our kayaks to your nifty trailer, and doing the shuttle.
See you next time, on the water.

Jul 01, 2012 8:43 PM
wendy Garden State Kayakers

Hi Andrew,
Thanks for the listing! Any idea what I should pay for a used paddle? Person is offering it as a separate sale...

Jun 30, 2012 3:16 PM
Marilyn

Hi Andrew,
I would like to give up my spot for the self-rescue.
I may just watch from shore. I'm going to be at the
cleanup and be around anyway.
Thanks
Marilyn

May 22, 2012 10:41 PM
Ed Lindhorn Delaware Valley Kayakers

I hope she is OK and feeling better very soon God speed!

May 06, 2012 9:25 AM